Hi, I wrote that blog when I was new to curezone. I never had a clue that anyone wrote to it, so I'm sorry for not responding. Since then through a lot of research I was able to discover what causes my dark circles, and it is Candida (fungal infection). Everyone has candida in their gut in yeast form, but when you take antibiotics and eat a lot of sugary refine foods then the candida grows in your gut and changes from a yeast to a fungus. It causes your immune system to weaken, and your body overreacts to everything causing inflammation. In the sinus cavity (eye/ nose area) it makes the blood vessels inflamed which make them leak blood causing the area to look black/ dark purple. The only thing that will make the dark circles to go away is to go on a strict candida diet, cleanse your colon, liver and kidneys. You also have to wash your sinuses with a neti pot using grapefruit seed extract. How is your situation? I understand how you feel about not wanting to look in the mirror, and how it makes you feel sick. If you obsess over your dark circles like I do, and if it stops you from living your life normally, then you might have body dysmorphic disorder. My dark circles have made me very depressed. If you have any questions e-mail me at: dreamlimbo@aol.com

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